18 Sep 2026

Camp-O-Ween & Squirrel Cook-Off

2026-09-23T15:40:15-05:00

At Riverview RV Resort in Krotz Springs it’s time to celebrate the fall with their Camp-O-Ween & Squirrel Cook-Off. Enjoy food, fun, games, hay rides, and a costume contests. Registration for the cook-off starts at 8am. For the small cost of a $5 bracelet, you can enjoy all the delicious squirrel dishes starting at 12:30pm with winners announced at 3pm.

Starting at 1pm, there will be games, children activities and hay rides. at 5pm there will be a trick or treat event throughout the campground and a kids costume contest at 6pm.

At 7pm there will be live music by Dylan Aucoin & the Judice Ramblers with an adult costume contest at 8:30pm.

See more information on Riverview RV resort’s Facebook.

Camp-O-Ween & Squirrel Cook-Off2026-09-23T15:40:15-05:00
18 Sep 2026

Squirrel Cook-Off

2026-09-18T14:21:40-05:00

In Washington, Louisiana, it’s time to dig in to one of the more avant-garde culinary delicacies of the south, squirrel. At this cook-off hosted by the Gumbo Foundation, local cooks compete with their best family recipes. At the event there’s live music and a silent auction.

Proceeds from this event goes to a family who is unduly burdened with medical costs. Every year, a new beneficiary is chosen. This year, proceeds go to benefit David Morrow. In November 2025, Morrow was diagnosed with Stage IV Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma, a cancer that originated in his kidney and has since spread to his lungs, brain, and liver. Since his diagnosis, he has been receiving specialized care at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, often traveling for weeks at a time to undergo treatment.

Squirrel Cook-Off2026-09-18T14:21:40-05:00
28 Oct 2025

Arnaudville VFW Gumbo Cook-Off

2025-10-28T16:42:36-05:00

Grab a bowl of warm, comforting gumbo at the inaugural Gumbo Cook-Off in Arnaudville. On November 15 from 7am-5pm, head to the VFW Post 5153 located at 1020 VFW drive. Compete in the cook-off with chicken and sausage or seafood categories or enjoy their delicious savory efforts and choose your favorite.

There will be a DJ, raffle, silent auction, 50/50, and various kid friendly activities including a fun jump. There will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in chicken and sausage gumbo and the same for seafood gumbo as well as a People’s Choice winner.

All proceeds benefit Arnaudville VFW Post 5153. Call Larry Thomas at 337-353-0090 or Lorna Mills at 337-298-4943 for more information as well as cook-off registration info. Check out their Facebook Page for more details.

 

Arnaudville VFW Gumbo Cook-Off2025-10-28T16:42:36-05:00
16 Sep 2025

Hen Sauce Piquant Cook-Off

2025-09-16T15:12:49-05:00

It’s time to eat good in Grand Prairie at the 7th annual Hen Sauce Piquant Cook-Off on Saturday, September 28th. From 10:30am-2pm at the St. Peters Catholic Church Hall located at 1074 Grand Prairie Hwy.

There will be a cook-off and dinner sale, live auction, sweet shop, and kids corner with a fun jump and slide. Check out Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin’ Cajuns performing live.

Cook-Off registration is $45. For questions call Rhonda at 337-831-2720 or Tonya at 337-945-0812.

Hen Sauce Piquant Cook-Off2025-09-16T15:12:49-05:00
29 May 2025

Louisiana Mosquito Festival

2026-09-08T09:20:09-05:00

On Saturday, September 26, support local firemen and celebrate Louisiana’s unofficial state bird, the mosquito, at the Louisiana Mosquito Festival. This event takes place at Landon Pitre Memorial Park in Cankton and will feature live music from talented local musicians, a delicious cook-off, silent auction, vendors and a kid’s area.

This year, Cajun Roots, Dylan Aucoin & the Judice Ramblers, Mike Broussard & Quickdraw, Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin’ Cajuns, and 4 Horses will be performing live.

Jambalaya cook-off wristbands to taste test are $10 each, but the festival is free to attend!

If interested in sponsoring, please send the following form and donation to 189 Credeur Rd Cankton, LA 70584

They are accepting both monetary and in-kind sponsorships. 

Sponsorship form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11O5OKl8BX0dGp09uqLKW1b9boovtECAwdh5PzphRLks/edit?usp=sharing

Head to their website for vendor and cook-off registration: www.louisianamosquitofestival.org.

Come on out and have a good time!

Louisiana Mosquito Festival, Cankton, Louisiana
Louisiana Mosquito Festival, Cankton, Louisiana
Louisiana Mosquito Festival2026-09-08T09:20:09-05:00
8 May 2025

Canoe Races & Anything Over Rice Cook-Off

2026-05-05T15:05:10-05:00

The Canoe Races and Anything Over Rice Cook-Off is a full day of fun on Saturday, June 13 at the Bayou Courtableau Boat Ramp in Port Barre. This year, you can bring in your kayaks as well! There will be things to do for all ages with kids activities as well as music, food, and drinks available throughout the day. The cook-off starts at 8am which judging beginning at 1pm and winners announced at 2pm. There’s a category for People’s Choice, so make sure you come hungry and vote for your favorite.

The canoe races start at 10:30am with trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age category which range from 5 years old and up. It’s a fun way to get out and enjoy the outdoors while exploring the Bayou Courtableau where it merges into the Bayou Teche.

This event is presented by the Port Barre Lions Club. For more information and to register for the cook-off, visit here.

Canoe Races and Cook-off, Port Barre, Louisiana
Canoe Races & Anything Over Rice Cook-Off2026-05-05T15:05:10-05:00
11 Apr 2025

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet

2026-02-18T10:28:22-06:00

Celebrate the traditional music and food of Louisiana on May 2nd  in the small community of Mallet, located just outside of Opelousas.

A boucherie is a community coming together to harvest an animal. Due to the intensive labor involved in whole animal butchering, a farmer would call upon friends, family, and neighbors to assist in the task. This day of work turns into a celebration, with plenty of food, music, and spirits to go around. No one went home hungry or empty-handed. With the lack of refrigeration, this was the only time that fresh meat could be consumed. Most of the meat butchered at a boucherie was processed with the intent of preservation, with the understanding that not a single aspect of the sacrificed beast would be wasted.

At Le Grande Boucherie De Mallet experience this traditional event and eat pork stew, cracklins, and BBQ from a freshly harvested and prepared pig. DJ stars at 11am, then, at 2pm dance to zydeco musician Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Krush.

It’s a day of live music, food, drinks, family fun, and games.

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet2026-02-18T10:28:22-06:00
10 Mar 2025

Culture, Cuiture et Chansons

2025-03-10T13:39:01-05:00

The National Park Service and Louisiana Folk Roots, with support in part by St. Martin Parish Tourism, will host a day of French language learning activities on March 24th to kick off the 2025 Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Week at the Prairie Acadian Culture Center in Eunice. This event is open and FREE to the public and will be accessible to all French speaking levels.

It will be an immersive experience incorporating the French language with activities such as making traditional Creole dishes with Rebecca Henry, a well-known Creole culture bearer and native French speaker. Participants will also have the opportunity to play, sing, and learn songs in French from the talented Renée Reed.

We are excited to partner with the Prairie Acadian Culture Center and NPS for this event as they re-open their facilities in Eunice after a few years of being shuttered for improvements. What better way to kick off a week of Cajun and Creole culture, music, and language sharing at Balfa Camp than right down the road at Lakeview Park in Eunice!

Registration is required, limited spots available.

Culture, Cuiture et Chansons2025-03-10T13:39:01-05:00
4 Dec 2024

Cajun Christmas at Mr. Tony’s Country Store

2024-12-04T16:14:34-06:00

Mr. Tony’s Country Store in Opelousas, Louisiana invites you to celebrate the holiday season with their Cajun Christmas celebration. Join them on Tuesday, December 10th, from 3pm-7pm for an afternoon of holiday cheer, local flavor, and festive fun.

Mr. Tony’s Country Store is located right outside of Tony Chachere’s manufacturing plant at 5604 I-49 N. Service Road in Opelousas. It’s the perfect place to get in the holiday spirit. Whether you’re looking for seasoning blends, gift items, or just a holiday memory to cherish. They have something for everyone.

This year’s Cajun Christmas will offer free tasting of some of Tony Chachere’s Famous Creole Cuisine, holiday music, plus exclusive discounts and giveaways to get you in the holiday spirit. Local author Julie Hooks will be on hand to sign copies of her children’s book, Hannah Bear and Lulu’s Festival to Remember.

Don’t miss a special visit from Santa himself. Santa Claus will be at the store at approximately 5pm, available for photos and holiday cheer. Bring your little ones to share their Christmas wishes and capture a photo with the big guy.

Tony’s Country Store:

Hours Through Christmas Day
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday 8am-12pm
Cajun Christmas at Mr. Tony’s Country Store2024-12-04T16:14:34-06:00

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